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CityCouncil | 2021-03-30 | 12 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the topics should be discussed; however, it is premature to discuss it now; the process should be public; a number of pieces of State legislation are being contemplated; outlined an upcoming meeting where many housing topics will be considered, including measures which will make building housing on shopping centers easier for a number of reasons; expressed support for a more public discussion of the matter. Councilmember Daysog stated that his objective in bringing the referral was to: 1) lessen the amount of new housing on shopping center zones largely because many of the sites are within historic neighborhoods, which have already been built-out, and 2) recognize that Council must also have a conversation that lessening new housing units at shopping centers requires the amount to be made up elsewhere; Alameda Point is a natural place due to the infrastructure being put in place to support it; he is not against housing; Alameda is an Island with a limited number of ingress and egress. Councilmember Knox White expressed concern about staff meeting with the same anti- housing group; stated that he would like a broad outreach plan; the direction is not to include the referral in the discussion; stated Council is not providing any direction on the matter; there is not a lot of support for integrating the matter into existing work unless there is broad community support. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. (21-191) Consider Directing Staff to Provide an Update on a Previously Approved Referral regarding Free Public WiFi throughout the City. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer) Councilmember Herrera Spencer gave a brief presentation. Stated that he would like having access to free WiFi; he is not able to get WiFi at certain times; noted Peets Coffee, Taco Bell and McDonalds have WiFi typically accessible from the parking lot; providing WiFi in the City would affect the education of people across the City and will be worth the cost: Benhamish Allen, Alameda. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of accepting the Council Referral, and having staff return with an update on the status of getting free WiFi in parts of the community which will be accessible from outside of buildings and to incorporate alternative ways of connecting to the internet. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the information sought is valuable, valid and timely; the request could have been put into an e-mail to staff for a quicker response; noted many Council Referrals could have been handled as an inquiry to staff; stated there might be more effective ways to provide information; announced that she will be reviving the Rules of Order subcommittee of herself and Councilmember Knox White to look into how to streamline and improve the Council Referral process; expressed concern about matters Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 March 30, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-30.pdf |